Tag: colorado springs government
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Mayor Mobolade launches re-election campaign year ahead of 2027 race
Exactly a year ahead of Colorado Springs’ next mayoral election, Mayor Yemi Mobolade officially launched his campaign for a second term. Mobolade, his wife Abbey and a group of boosters spoke in front of a crowd of roughly 200 people gathered at the COS City Hub on Monday evening to support his campaign. Mobolade said…
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Colorado Springs may add temporary charge to utility bills to cover natural gas replacements
Colorado Springs Utilities customers could see a new fee on their bills later this year as Utilities embarks on a massive replacement project for natural gas lines. The Utilities Board advanced a proposal at its Wednesday meeting to add a temporary charge to all customer bills — around $8 per month to residential bills and…
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Colorado Springs City Council backs cities seeking injunction against state housing mandates
The Colorado Springs City Council reiterated its support Tuesday morning for the cities fighting Gov. Jared Polis’ executive order and state laws that try to direct specific housing measures across the state. The council voted 8-1 to pass a resolution supporting the injunction filed by Arvada, Aurora, Lafayette, and Westminster earlier this month against Executive…